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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WB35F was manufactured 3 years after the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WB35F grades against the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sony TX100V

 WB35F TX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung WB35F

 TX100V WB35F 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sony TX100V

 WB35F TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F has got external measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the WB35F versus the TX100V.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and TX100V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
37
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
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Samsung WB35F vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sony TX100V
 Samsung WB35FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB35F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 gr (0.43 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $380